Market: Australia

Uses and Limitations of Investee Scope 3 Disclosures for Investors

Guide | Lisa Caripis | 19 March 2024

This resource looks at the state of play in this tricky but important area. It also includes practical steps investors can take now to meaningfully report on investee’s scope 3 emissions.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupNet Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM)New ZealandParis-Aligned Asset Owners Initiative (PAAO)

Submission: Draft standard for climate reporting critical for attracting investment capital in Australia

Submission | Amy Quinton | March 1 2024

As major markets move to mandate climate-related financial disclosures, these new requirements will help Australia remain a competitive destination for investment capital.  These reforms are a natural evolution of Australia’s strong corporate governance framework to promote efficient and resilient markets.    IGCC’s Submission to Treasury’s consultation on Exposure Draft standard: 
  • Supports the direction of the legislation as a critical step towards internationally aligned climate-related financial risk disclosure requirements in Australia.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Draft legislation for climate reporting critical for attracting investment capital in Australia

12 March 2024

New draft legislation for reporting on climate-related financial risk and opportunity is a critical step for attracting investment capital in Australia 
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Financial Stability at Risk: Australian Government’s Climate Risk Assessment

12 March 2024

The volatility of climate change will spread to Australia’s financial sector, according to the first national risk assessment released by the Australian Government.
AustraliaPhysical Risk, Adaptation & ResiliencePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Disclosing climate opportunities and risks to secure long-term investment in Australia

13 February 2024

New draft legislation for reporting on climate-related financial risk and opportunity is a critical step for attracting investment capital in Australia.
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission on Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Draft Legislation

Submission | Amy Quinton | 13 February 2024

Our submission supports the direction of the legislation and provides insights on where the legislation needs to be clearer, particularly reporting threshold criteria for investment institutions.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosurePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Investors welcome Sustainable Finance Strategy to unlock capital and manage systemic risk

12 December 2023

Institutional investors welcome an Australian sustainable finance strategy to support unlocking capital into the economy and to address systemic risk. 
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosurePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group